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Interview: Rival Sons’ Scott Holiday on Rock Icons, The Band’s Ethos and What’s Next
California rockers Rival Sons have carved out their own lane in the modern rock landscape—equal parts bluesy swagger, explosive riffs, and deeply human songwriting. With two albums released in 2023—DARKFIGHTER and LIGHTBRINGER—the band showcased their thematic depth and sonic range in back-to-back statements that fans and critics alike hailed as their best yet. Ahead of their much-anticipated headline show in Liverpool this July, we caught up with lead guitarist and founding member Scott Holiday to…
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Jamie Webster, The Zutons And More Unite For Zoe’s Place Arena Concert
A stellar line-up of Liverpool’s most iconic musical talents will take to the M&S Bank Arena stage this summer in a powerful celebration of community spirit and resilience. A Celebration of Zoe’s Place, taking place on Thursday 17 July 2025, will honour the campaign that saved the children’s hospice from closure — while unveiling its exciting future as an independent, locally-run charity. The one-night-only event will feature performances from Jamie Webster, Rebecca Ferguson, Ian McCulloch,…
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Craft Beer Expo Returns To Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle This May
One of the UK’s most celebrated beer festivals is back in Liverpool this month, as Craft Beer Expo returns to the Baltic Triangle from Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 May. Now in its twelfth year, the event is the UK’s longest-running craft beer festival and a staple of the national beer calendar. Hosted by Black Lodge Brewery on Kings Dock Street, the Expo transforms the venue’s expansive indoor and outdoor spaces into a buzzing celebration…
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Liverpool Celebrates 2025: Family Festival Returns To Pier Head With Sister Sledge, Bongo’s Bingo & More
Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head will once again play host to Liverpool Celebrates this August Bank Holiday Weekend, with the much-loved festival returning for its second year from Saturday 23 to Monday 25 August 2025. Following a triumphant debut, Liverpool Celebrates 2025 promises three action-packed days of live music, family fun, and unforgettable performances against the stunning backdrop of the Three Graces and the River Mersey. Tickets go on sale Friday 9 May at 9am via…
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Sound City 2025: 10 Must-See Acts
Liverpool Sound City returns to set the tone for a summer of unforgettable live music — and 2025 is shaping up to be one of its most exciting editions yet. Known for spotlighting the next wave of game-changers, Sound City brings together rising stars, hometown heroes, and boundary-pushing talent from across the UK and beyond. This year’s lineup is bursting with acts ready to make their mark — and Saturday alone is stacked with artists…
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WoWFEST25: Liverpool’s Radical Writing Festival Marks 25 Years with Star-Studded Line-Up
Liverpool’s acclaimed Writing on the Wall Festival (WoWFEST) is back with a bang this May, celebrating an incredible 25 years of radical storytelling, activism, and creativity. From 1–30 May 2025, venues across the city will host an extraordinary line-up of writers, performers, and cultural commentators for WoWFEST25 — a milestone edition marking a quarter-century of one of the UK’s most powerful literary festivals. The festival boasts an impressive programme featuring legendary punk poet Dr John…
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BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2025: Sugababes And Natasha Bedingfield Announced As Radio 1 Anthems Acts
BBC Radio 1 has revealed an exciting first for Big Weekend 2025, which will take place in Sefton Park, Liverpool from Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May. The festival will feature a performance from Radio 1 Anthems acts – celebrating iconic tracks and unforgettable moments from the past two decades of music. The headline Radio 1 Anthems acts are: Natasha Bedingfield – performing Friday 23 May Sugababes – performing Saturday 24 May Natasha Bedingfield says:…
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Inaugural Liverpool Book Festival Announced For September!
The inaugural Liverpool Book Festival has been announced for 7 September 2025. The debut event is taking place at Invisible Wind Factory from 12pm and will feature over 40 authors, book signings, live music, street food, artisan stalls, guest speakers and special guests such as Billy Butler and Ramsey Campbell, with more to be announced. The exciting new book festival will feature some of the region’s most talented and award winning authors and will showcase…
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Liverpool Biennial 2025 Unveils ‘BEDROCK’ Theme and Participating Artists
The 13th edition of Liverpool Biennial, titled ‘BEDROCK’, will take place 7 June – 14 September 2025, curated by Marie-Anne McQuay. The theme draws on Liverpool’s distinctive geography and the beliefs which underpin the city. It is inspired by the sandstone which spans the city region and is found in its distinctive architecture. ‘BEDROCK’ also acts as a metaphor for the social foundations of Liverpool and the people, places and values that ground all of…
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Sound City 2025 Just Got Bigger: New Artists Added To The Lineup
With less than a month to go, the countdown to Sound City 2025 is well and truly on. With over 50 names already revealed, Sound City have dropped even more additions ensuring that at each turn there’s an exciting new name or current beloved new favourite to be seen and a new favourite band to be discovered. Sound City 2025 Latest Artist Announcement Joining the lineup today are the likes of indie supergroup Everyone Says…
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Luke Jerram’s Helios at Liverpool Cathedral: Experience the Sun Like Never Before
Get ready to bask in the brilliance of Helios, the awe-inspiring illuminated sculpture of the Sun, on display at Liverpool Cathedral from 4 April – 9 May 2025. For the first time ever, the UK’s largest cathedral will host this dazzling masterpiece by world-renowned British artist Luke Jerram. Following the success of Museum of the Moon and Gaia, Helios promises to be another unforgettable experience. Special Programme of Events To complement Helios, Liverpool Cathedral has…
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HAIM Join Huge Line-up For Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 In Liverpool
Global pop rock band HAIM have been added to Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 line-up, performing in Sefton Park, Liverpool on Sunday 25 May. The Grammy-nominated trio, renowned for their electrifying live performances and critically acclaimed music, join an already stellar line-up featuring some of the biggest names in music including, Sam Fender, Tate McRae, Mumford & Sons, JADE, Tom Grennan, Confidence Man, Lola Young, AJ Tracey plus many more. They will take to the stage from Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May…
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FLOW: Enchanting, Multi-Sensory Experience Is Coming To Liverpool’s St George’s Hall
Swiss art collective PROJEKTIL will bring a breathtaking fusion of classical music, electronic soundscapes, and 360° light projections to Liverpool this year. Debuting on 5 May 2025, FLOW transforms the iconic St George’s Hall into a poetic journey through the beauty and rhythm of nature. Following the success of Enlightenment, Liverpool’s St George’s Hall will host a brand-new immersive, multi-sensory experience. FLOW by EONARIUM reimagines Smetana’s The Moldau with electronic beats and 360° light projections, turning the iconic venue…
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Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet Announce Special Activities For Liverpool
Visitors to Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet will have the chance to take part in an exciting programme of activities when the two mesmerising immersive experiences come to Liverpool this summer. Yoga, Pilates, meditation and painting sessions will all be held inside the unique multimedia events which come to Exhibition Centre Liverpool from Tuesday 15 July to Sunday 3 August. When Beyond Van Gogh was given its UK premiere in Liverpool last year, yoga among the art was a…
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BOXPARK Liverpool To Celebrate Mother’s Day With Special Deal Plus Soulside Bottomless Brunch Music Festival
BOXPARK Liverpool is celebrating Mother’s Day with a very special ‘Mum and Me’ offer from Wednesday 26 March until Sunday 30 March*, where guests can enjoy two meals and two Tanqueray Gin & Tonics for £25! Guests can treat their motherly figure by redeeming a ticket and visiting the award-winning food and drinks venue where they can both tuck into a delicious meal plus enjoy a toast to mum with a nice G&T each. Meals…
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BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Announces Mumford & Sons, Tate McRae, JADE, Jorja Smith & More To Perform In Liverpool
Mumford & Sons, Tate McRae, JADE, Jorja Smith and more are set to take the stage and bring Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 to an epic close on Sunday 25 May. Multi-Grammy Award winners, Mumford & Sons, will headline the Main Stage and BRIT winner JADE will headline the New Music Stage with Lola Young and Wet Leg also playing the festival. Mumford & Sons say: “Liverpool, we really cannot wait to see you all at Radio 1’s…
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Wolf Alice, Aitch, AJ Tracey & More Join The Line-up For Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025
Wolf Alice, Aitch, AJ Tracey, Inhaler and more join the star-studded line-up for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025, performing on Saturday 24 May. As announced in January, BRIT winner Sam Fender will headline the Main Stage, with Myles Smith and Blossoms also playing. They join huge acts already announced to perform on Friday 23 May including Tom Grennan, Biffy Clyro, Nia Archives, Confidence Man, Barry Can’t Swim plus many more. Radio 1’s flagship live music…
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Manchester Collective Bring SERENITY 2.0 To The Tung Auditorium This March
This Saturday, cutting-edge, experimental ensemble Manchester Collective will enthral audiences on The Tung Auditorium stage with an innovative, boundary-pushing performance… one minute, the sound vibrates through you, your hairs pulled on end. The next: a blissful calm descends. The Collective will perform Ben Nobuto’s SERENITY 2.0 – a glitched-out collage of frenzied strings, percussion and samples. Transcending into the eclectic soundscapes of prolific musician and composer Nabihah Iqbal’s What Psyche Felt – Nabihah’s first commission…
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In Conversation – Professor Stephen Davismoon (Angel Field Festival Director)
At Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus in Everton, the Angel Field Festival brings a vibrant blend of international and local artistry to life. Building on the esteemed Cornerstone Festival, Angel Field offers a rich tapestry of music, theatre, dance, film, and visual art. Beyond the campus, the festival weaves its way through Liverpool, partnering with cultural institutions to share its diverse program. With a warm welcome, Angel Field strives to make exceptional arts accessible to…
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Tom Grennan, Biffy Clyro, The Wombats & More Announced For Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025
Tom Grennan, Katy B, Biffy Clyro, Nia Archives, The Wombats and even more acts have joined the line-up for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025, kicking off the three-day music spectacular with an electrifying opening day on Friday 23 May. Chart-topping singer-songwriter, Tom Grennan, will headline the Main Stage. Tom Grennan said: “Being asked to headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool, a city that has given so much to the rich musical tapestry of this…
